We have some Olympic weightlifting in the strength today. Here’s one of my favorite quotes on “Oly” lifting:
The mere practice of the Olympic lifts teaches an athlete how to apply large amounts of force. Part of the extraordinary abilities of an Olympic lifter arises out of his having learned how to effectively activate more [...]
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We are only a week from bowhunting longbeards hear in Washington. Spring bear in Idaho to boot! Wow! Hopefully by April, you’ve made some equipment tweaks, dialed in your weapon, hit the range, competed in a 3D shoot, maybe even combed the elk woods for dropped hardware.
The body should be getting [...]
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Today is snatch work day. This highly technical workout is the gateway to your full blown potential as an athlete. Olympic weightlifting is a staple at ALL collegiate and professional athletic weight rooms, time to make it apart of yours. We are going to work on mastering portions of the snatch today, [...]
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Death By Squat Snatch
Every minute on the minute perform squat snatches. Start with one rep and each additional minute add a rep. The workout is over when you cannot complete the assigned reps.
MetCon
5 gassers (50 yards down, 50 yards back, 50 yards down, 50 yards back)
Rest is as long as your work b/t sets
Post: your [...]
Posted on March 21, 2011 // 8 Comments
You want stabilization strength? Rhetorical question! Midline stabilization is crucial for balance and enhanced athleticism. Today’s video explains WHY we overhead squat at traintohunt.com.
Workout: 5 sets of max overhead squats (OHS). You pick the weight and you crank out the reps. Rest as much as needed between sets.
Fire-Breathers: Use the [...]
Posted on March 13, 2011 // 4 Comments
Strength:
Hang Snatch 5-4-3-2-1
With a dowel or PVC pipe, go through all the burgener warm-ups and skill transfer exercises after your warm-up. Perform 5 hang snatches, rest. 4 hang snatches, rest. etc.
Try to increase load each set. Watch full video for more instruction.
This movement builds speed, power, elasticity, coordination, accuracy, and requires [...]
Posted on March 11, 2011 // 2 Comments
Olympic Weightlifting Prep
Perform:
2-3 Rounds of the “Burgener Warm-up” with PVC Pipe
2-3 Rounds of the “Burgener Skill Transfer” exercises with PVC Pipe
**Fire Breathers: Use a 45 lb Barbell
Why Olympic Weightlifting Article
Olympic Weightlifting for Sport & Fitness Article
4 Reasons To Olympic Lift Article
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Burgener Warm [...]
